IBS and Blood Pressure meds

[Railman40]

Hi - can anyone who suffers with IBS and has high blood pressure advise of any BP medication they are taking that doesnt upset the stomach / bowel. Since requiring to increase the meds, I have had major problems requiring me continually changing the BP medication. Have had, Candesartan, Losartan, Ramipril and currently on Bisoprolol which is causing a few issues currently but am tolerating to see if things improve. Any suggestions would be welcome.

[Maureen1958]

Hi Railman40,

Funnily enough, I replied to a similar question earlier today. I take betablockers (Atenolol) for high blood pressure, have done for years. At one point they changed it to Ramipril, an (ACE) inhibitor, but it really messed with my IBS so I got it changed back to Atenolol. I would say that I think the Atenolol does have a slight calming effect which may help a little with the IBS.

All the best, Maureen

[Railman40 in reply to Maureen1958]

Thanks for the response - my Dr suggested this the other day so if Bisoprolol doesnt calm down, it may be a good option.

[Mkimber]

I have tried 5 if them, every single one sent my IBS-D out of control and I could barely leave my house. I definitely lately cannot tolerate them at all.

[Edgar77]

I am on amlodipine and don't have any problem with it. Having said that I am on lots of meds and am always tired and cramps. Don't really know what's causing it anymore. All I do know is when first put on it I didn't notice any difference.

[Railman40 in reply to Edgar77]

Thanks for the response, will keep that one up my sleeve as an option to try

[Ceasersalad]

Hi , I suffer from high blood pressure, I take Amlodipine 5mg, it has not made my ibs better or worse. You could try that it may help,

Wish you well

[Railman40 in reply to Ceasersalad]

Thanks for the response - thats 2 who have suggested this

[Glitterpants]

I take propanlol that doesnt affect my IBS.

[winfong]

Nifedipine here. No GI problems to speak of.

[TedsMum247]

I'm on Indapamide and Losartan. My IBS is anxiety related and has got worse over the last year, not sure whether the BP tablets are to blame though. I think it's just my anxiety and IBS to be honest.

[Wifflesnook]

I take Bendroflumethiazide and amlodipine. I don’t think they are a problem

[Frasina]

I have been on Losartan for 15 or so years. It does not react with my IBD and IBD.

[DOHSOS]

I can't make any recommendations, unfortunately, but reading your message was a "lightbulb moment" for me. I am taking losartan and amlodipine, which keep my BP at an acceptable level, but my IBS is becoming very difficult to manage. I hadn't even considered that the BP meds might be causing it. Thank you for inspiring me to look into the possible connections. I really hope you find a solution.